It’s Tax Time

Let the countdown to Tax Day begin. From Feb.1 through April 19, AARP Tax-Aide, the free tax assistance and preparation program offered by the AARP Foundation, helps local residents with basic federal, and state income tax returns.

Available to moderate- and low-income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older, AARP Tax-Aide provides face-to-face tax assistance and preparation services at 255 sites across Massachusetts, including libraries, and senior and community centers.

AARP Tax-Aide also provides services to individuals who are unable to leave their homes. Contact a local AARP Tax-Aide site in your community for details.

A Well Trained, Professional Volunteer Corps

Last year, 625 AARP Tax-Aide volunteers helped 40,000 Massachusetts residents with tax returns, stimulus filings and general questions. The exceptional quality of service provided by these dedicated volunteers consistently earns the program high marks in customer satisfaction. AARP Tax-Aide achieves a significant rate of repeat customers, who say they return to the program due to the friendliness, helpfulness, knowledge and skill of AARP Tax-Aide volunteers.

“Circuit Breaker” tax credit – Up to $970 is available for Massachusetts property owners and renters who are age 65 and older who meet certain criteria.

Schedule HC: Health Care Information – The state’s landmark Health Care Reform Law requires Massachusetts residents age 18 and over who can afford health insurance to have health coverage or pay a penalty through their tax returns.

Don’t Delay – Make Your Appointment with AARP Tax-Aide Today

To find an AARP Tax-Aide site in the community, or a neighboring community, go to the online AARP Tax-Aide Site Locator or call 1-888-AARP-NOW (1-888-227-7669).

AARP Tax-Aide is administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated, 501(c)(3) nonpartisan, charitable organization established in 1961.

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